Patanjalee yoga (B)

Patanjali yoga practised by Siddha is based on a unique selection of pranayam (breathing) excersises and asanas.

Yogic philosophy teaches us that our breath carries "prana", the universal life energy, into our body.

Our bodies are containers for prana - the more we have the healthier and more vital we are. When we have less, we fall into lethargy and illness.

Scientifically, our breath brings in oxygen, which nourishes our cells, and removes carbon dioxide and metabolic waste, creating an inner cleanse. Most people use only 10% of their lung capacity, inhibiting the life-giving benefits that deep breathing offers us.

Our breath is a direct link to our nervous system, and the use of calm controlled breathing can take us from being in a "sympathetic nervous state" (fight or flight) to "parasympathetic" (rest and renew). As modern life is full of external stresses, taking time to focus on breathing deeply and fully is essential in reducing stress and restoring health.

Exercise – it’s a well-known fact that exercise is important in reducing stress and keeping our bodies healthy. A balance of strength and flexibility is the key to creating healthy functional movement. Any kind of exercise done incorrectly can cause imbalance in the body, and we encourage our students to listen to their bodies and create healthy movement for life. Our aim is to offer yoga classes that strengthen and tone the body, burn away excess weight and improve mobility and flexibility. Our classes inspire students to bring a calm and sensitive approach to their practice.